FAQs regarding Entrance Exam & Admission Procedure for
M.Tech INDUSTRY STREAM Programmes Offered in Association with ARAI, CDAC,
CIRT, FCRI, GARC & UCAL - JAP
What are the specializations available?
M.Tech Industry Stream Programmes are offered in the following Specializations.
S.NO
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2
3
4
5
6
PARTNER INSTITUTE(S)
M.TECH INDUSTRY STREAM
PROGRAMMES
Internal Combustion Engines
NO OF
SEATS
The Automotive Research
Association of India (ARAI),
Automotive Electronics & Embedded System
Pune
Central Institute of Road
Transport (CIRT), Pune
Centre for Development of
Advanced
Computing(CDAC), Pune
Fluid Control Research
Institute (FCRI), Palakkad
Global Automotive
Research Centre (GARC),
Chennai
UCAL – JAP SYSTEMS
LTD, Chennai
25
Automobile Engineering
(Vehicle Engineering & Transport Management)
25
CSE (High Performance Computing Solutions)
25
IT (Wireless & Mobile Computing)
25
ECE (VLSI & Embedded System Design)
25
Measurements & Control
25
Automotive Mechatronics
25
Aeronautical Engineering (Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle)
15
What is the course structure?
Students will study the 1st year at VelTech University, Chennai and 2nd year at respective
partner institute. They will do their final semester Project work either at Partner Institute /
University / in a core industry depending upon their placement.
What is the prerequisite for enrolment in this course?
For ARAI, CIRT, FCRI, GARC, UCAL-JAP
 Candidate should posses I class in his/her B.E. / B.Tech with relevant specialization
with good knowledge in fundamentals & communication skills. In exceptional
cases, students without I class shall also be considered.
For CDAC courses
 Candidate should posses I class in his/her B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc with relevant
specialization with good knowledge in fundamentals & communication skills. In
exceptional cases, students without I class shall also be considered.
What is the Selection Procedure?
Candidates with minimum first class at UG level will be selected for admission based on
their performance in Entrance Exam & Personal Interview. The Assessment Criteria’s are
 25% - Percentage of marks scored in UG
 40% - Written Test
 25% - Personal Interview
 10% - Ex-Tempo
Note: All applicants must bring attested copies of all mark sheets along with a statement
showing workings on overall percentage to claim marks under criteria –I.
What is the syllabus for the Entrance Exam, duration, type of questions etc.?
For ARAI, CIRT, GARC & UCAL - JAP - It will be an objective type examination for
100 marks. 100 objective type questions will be asked. Part A will have 100 questions from
UG core specialization & Part B will have 25 questions from basics of Automotive
Engineering. No negative marking. Duration will be 120 minutes for Part A & 30 minutes
for Part B.
For CDAC & FCRI - It will be an objective type examination for 100 marks. Part A will
have 100 questions from UG core specialization. No negative marking. Duration will be 120
minutes. No Part B section for CDAC & FCRI Programme.
You can opt for the following streams:
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Mechanical Engineering(ME)
Computer Science Engineering & Information Technology(CSE & IT)
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
When and where the Entrance Examination will be conducted?
For Entrance Examination date kindly visit our website,
Exam centres will be at
 Ahmedabad
 New Delhi
 Pune
 Hyderabad
 Bangalore
www.veltechuniv.edu.in.
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Jaipur
Coimbatore
Chennai
Nagpur
Patna
ADDRESS DETAILS OF TEST CENTRE VENUE(S):
Centre details will be announced through Hall Ticket.
Note: If there are less than 10 candidates in any particular centre, applicants will be asked
to write the Exam either in Chennai or in Pune Centre.
How can I reach VelTech University campus?
OUR ADDRESS:
VELTECH DR.RR & DR.SR TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,
NO.42, AVADI-VELTECH ROAD, AVADI,
CHENNAI-600062
(AVADI BUS TERMINUS / AVADI RS
CVRDE
KOVILPADHAGAI
KANNADAPALAYAM
VELTECH POLYTECHNIC
VELTECH
UNIVERSITY)
Nearest Airport: Kamaraj Domestic Terminal, Meenambakkam, Chennai.
Nearest Railway station:
For local trains: AVADI
For outstation trains: CENTRAL / EGMORE (Limited outstation trains stop at
PERAMBUR railway station, which is closer to AVADI)
Call Taxi Services at Chennai: NTL: 044-3000 3000; Fast Track: 044-6000 6000;
Friends Track: 044-26256565
For Any Assistance: CONTACT Mr.M.Prabakaran Mobile: 08754484200 &
Mr.A.Mutharasan, Mobile: 08754484202
Also refer our website to get the route map@
http://www.veltechuniv.edu.in/how_reach.html
What about the fee structure for these programs?
For ARAI - As per academic year 2015-2016 norms
Tuition Fee
: Rs.1,50,000 per year
Caution Deposit: Rs.5000 at the time of admission (Refundable)
Exam Fee
: Rs.7500 per annum
Other fees
: Ist Year Rs.10,500(Vel Tech) ; IInd Year Rs.14,750 (ARAI)
For CIRT - As per academic year 2015-2016 norms
Tuition Fee
: Rs.1,25,000 per year
Caution Deposit: Rs.5000 at the time of admission (Refundable)
Exam Fee
: Rs.7500 per annum
Other fees
: Rs.10,500
For CDAC, GARC, FCRI & UCAL-JAP - As per academic year 2015-2016 norms
Tuition Fee
: Rs.1,00,000 per year
Caution Deposit: Rs.5000 at the time of admission (Refundable)
Exam Fee
: Rs.7500 per annum
Other fees
: Rs.10,500
Are you providing any stipend during studies?
University is not paying any stipend for M.Tech students. However University will assist
students to apply for various external scholarships.
What are the documents to be produced at the time of Interview/Admission?
A Demand Draft for minimum of Rs.5000/- in favor of "VelTech Dr.RR & Dr.SR
Technical University" Payable at Chennai should reach us on or before 5 days prior to date
of Interview. Refer our website for Interview dates.
1. UG Degree Certificate.
2. All mark sheets of your UG degree.
3. Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate.
4. Community Certificate (If applicable)
5. Resume - 2 Copies
6. UG Project Report
7. 8 Passport size photographs of the candidate (6 for VelTech & 2 for Partner Institute).
8. Passport size photographs of parents.
9. Blood group report.
10. Any other relevant Certificates, if required.
When is the last date to pay the Tuition/Hostel/Transport fees?
The Complete fees have to be paid within 10 days from the Date of Interview/Selection.
How to pay the fees?{ installments if any?, Cheque, Cash, DD}
Candidates can pay their fees only through DD drawn in favor of “Vel Tech Dr.RR & Dr.SR
Technical University” payable at Chennai.
There is no provision to pay the fees in installments.
Is VEL TECH arranging for Educational loan through banks?
VEL TECH University plays the role of a facilitator in this aspect.
Should the parents come along with the candidate for interview?
It is Optional.
What about Hostel accommodation?
Separate hostel accommodation is available for Boys and Girls. Hostel officials will be
available during the admission. You can contact them for all details. Allotment of hostel is
purely based on availability and on first come first served basis.
Hostel Board & Lodging Standard #
Rs. 80,000/-
Hostel Admission Fee
Rs. 5,000/-
Hostel Caution Deposit @
Rs. 5,000/-
# Higher rates are applicable for Deluxe and Super Deluxe accommodation.
@ It will be refunded at the time of leaving the programme/hostel.
What about Transport for Day scholars?
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FEES STRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORT
Transport Fees / Year: 2015-2016
(Optional)
From Avadi / Red Hills to Campus(R1)
Rs.15,000/-
2
From CMBT to Campus(R2)
Rs.29,000/-
3
From CMBT,Adyar, Guindy, Parrys, Mylapore, Tambaram, Thiruvallur,
Thondiarpet, Purasaivakkam, Saidapet, Valasaravakkam,
Vivekananda House, Mandaveli, Triplicane, Thiruvottiyur, Manali,
Madipakkam, Madhavaram, Porur, Adambakkam to Campus(R3)
Rs.32,000/-
What are the working hours for M.Tech students?
Weekly 6 days, 8.45am to 4.00pm
What about the placement facilities?
100 percent placement assistance will be provided by VelTech & Partner Institute. The
advisory council for this M.Tech programmes will have members from leading Automobile,
IT, Electronics, Electrical industries who will support students for industry interaction and
placement.
Whom should be contacted for further clarifications with respect to the course?
Mr.M.Prabakaran
Project Manager (ARAI Courses)
At VelTech
At ARAI
At CIRT
At CDAC
Mr.A.Mutharasan
Project Manager (CDAC & GARC Courses)
Email:
vtu@veltechuniv.edu.in
Mr.R.Vinod
Project Manager (CIRT Courses)
Mr.R.Rajesh
Project Manager (FCRI & UCAL-JAP Courses)
Dr.K.C.Vora
Sr.Deputy Director & Head,
ARAI Academy, ARAI - Pune
Email: vora.pga@araiindia.com
Dr.Sanjay Patil
Deputy General Manager,
ARAI Academy, ARAI - Pune
Email: sapatil.pga@araiindia.com
Ms.G.Subhashini,
AMOF & Coordinator Research & Consultancy Center & Editor, CIRT - Pune
Email: subhashini@cirtindia.com
Mrs.Vaishali
Senior Technical officer, CDAC - Pune
Email: vaishali@cdac.in, actssupport@cdac.in
Mr.M.V.Ramachandran,
Site Head & Sr. Dy. Director, GARC - Chennai
Email : mv.rama@natrip.in
At GARC
Dr.Abhijit Mandal,
Dy. Director-Technical, GARC - Chennai
Email : abhijit.mandal@natrip.in
At FCRI
At UCAL-JAP
Mr.G.Sundaravadivel,
Head-Training, FCRI - Palakkad
Email: g.sundaravadivel@fcriindia.com
Mr.M.Parvez Alam,
Head – Business Development, UCAL JAP - Chennai
Email: alam@ucal-jap.com
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